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★ "A charming tale in tribute to the life and imagination of storytelling powerhouse Toni Morrison. . . . Glowing and overflowing with the legacy of the author who inspired it." —Kirkus review, starred review
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"As Small-Girl Toni leads her siblings in search of gold, Anatol, making her picture book debut, incorporates components of Morrison’s works. The children’s journey yields little in the way of the aimed-for treasure, but their arrival home reveals “the warmth of true wealth” and offers a new lens on the gold they gathered along the way." —Publishers Weekly review
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"This imaginative picture book is inspired by the life and works of Toni Morrison. It follows a young Toni as she weaves tall tales and is scolded for her stories. . . . Back matter includes a biographical note and a list of references from her work included in the picture book. The illustrations are rich and bold. It’s a picture book that both adult and child readers will appreciate." — Book Riot review, “9 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2023”
The Things That Fly in the Night explores images of vampirism in Caribbean and African diasporic folk traditions and in contemporary fiction.
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Reading Harry Potter Again: New Critical Essays continues interpreting the underlying messages and themes of the Harry Potter series in one new and comprehensive volume.
The essays in Reading Harry Potter explore J.K. Rowling's novels and reveal the deeper meanings and attitudes towards justice, education, race, foreign cultures, socioeconomic class, and gender.
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Praise for Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories:
★ “It’s a delight seeing Black history that doesn’t focus on oppression; instead, it’s about the power of imagination and the worth of the written word… an immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “The narrative features wonderfully lyrical language and spins out Small-Girl Zora’s tales in whimsical detail; the vibrant illustrations aptly capture all the energy and never-ending optimism.”—Booklist, starred review
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"A dynamically imagined, girl power–infused re-creation of an acclaimed author’s childhood.” —Kirkus review
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"A fantastical reminder of the power of stories, this is a perfect introduction to Hurston and her works.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books